officiant
noun
of·fi·ci·ant
ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt 
: someone (such as a priest) who officiates at a religious rite
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After the '80s-style gown was discovered at the house of Rachel's father, who was also Shelby and Jake's wedding officiant, one of Shelby's brother-in-laws dropped it off to her.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
When the pandemic shut down wedding venues and public facilities in 2020, Nguyen arranged to use ticket booths at the Honda Center where masked lovers could tie the knot with officiants safely behind glass.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
There will already be dead bodies of some of the Vaulters scattered around, including their poor wedding officiant, who got impaled on the wall.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The photo carousel shows the bride and groom holding hands as an officiant oversaw their outdoor ceremony, sealing their union with a kiss, dancing and posing with loved ones.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
When the pandemic shut down wedding venues and public facilities in 2020, Nguyen arranged to use ticket booths at the Honda Center where masked lovers could tie the knot with officiants safely behind glass.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
There will already be dead bodies of some of the Vaulters scattered around, including their poor wedding officiant, who got impaled on the wall.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The photo carousel shows the bride and groom holding hands as an officiant oversaw their outdoor ceremony, sealing their union with a kiss, dancing and posing with loved ones.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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officiant
noun
of·fi·ci·ant
ə-ˈfi-shē-ənt
: one who performs the official duties at a ceremony (as a wedding)
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